HHA: Home Health Aide Training Class - PAID - The Wesley Community

PAID HHA: Home Health Aide Training Class

Classroom and Clinical Hours: 8-12 pm | Monday - Friday

Next Class starts November 4th and runs through November 29th

The training program is 21 days. Full attendance is required. Upon successful completion of the training class, you will be offered part time or per-diem employment depending on availability.

** PAID TRAINING RATE - $15.20/HOUR **
Pay rate will increase to $18/hour upon successful completion of program.

The Wesley Community is no longer requiring employees to be vaccinated for COVID-19!

What will I do during HHA Training at The Wesley Community?

• Provide health care tasks, personal hygiene services, housekeeping tasks, and other related support services essential to the client's health.
• Record and report changes of the client's physical condition, behavior, or appearance to the Director of Clinical Services.
• Perform light housekeeping duties including dusting, vacuuming, mopping, & sweeping.
• Assist with bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Assist with transfer and ambulation including the use of a cane, walker, and wheelchair.
• Assist client with miscellaneous household duties.

Everything we do at The Wesley Community is guided by our Core Values which form the acronym "CARES". These Core Values are COMPASSION, ACCOUNTABILITY, RESPECT, EXCELLENCE and SPIRIT. It's more than a job: it's caring that starts in the heart.

HHA: Home Health Aide Training Requirements:

• Must have high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must have your own reliable transportation to get to and from client's homes and occasionally transport clients.
• Must have a valid NYS driver's license and have a clean driving background which will be subject to yearly background checks or more frequently if indicated.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.

The Wesley Community strives to have its employees be a part of a culture of excellence and to enjoy their work. Our team is also committed to making sure our employees are rewarded for superior effort and performance and get a chance to have fun as part of their employment experience at The Wesley Community.

We offer competitive and team-focused Employee Benefits to include:

• Competitive pay + incentive compensation
• A full benefit package
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal time
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible scheduling options
• A 401K retirement plan
• Tuition assistance and nursing scholarships
• Opportunities for growth and development
• A caring and supportive teamwork environment
• Perks such as self-care support and on-site prescription fills
• A fun work environment including theme weeks, recognition events, and opportunities for staff involvement
• Member of The National Association of Health Care Assistants (NAHCA)

About the Wesley Community:

For over 40 years, The Wesley Community has provided services and programs with a commitment to compassion, caring and excellence. Our distinctive continuum of care offers a unique balance of community living and care giving that ensures quality of life at every stage of life.

We are a mission driven, not-for-profit organization that puts people first. We are proud of our reputation for excellence, innovation, and a personal approach to care and services. We encourage and support our residents in their efforts to achieve their goals, and we treat them respectfully.